CRAIG PLATT October 16, 2009 Michael O’Leary airline, Ryanair, is engaging in a war of words with the BBC. Photo: Bloomberg European budget carrier Ryanair is giving away 1.1 million seats for free in response to a critical documentary aired by the BBC’s Panorama program. The airline promised to ...Read More

AIRCELL UNVEILING Aircell has unveiled its new ATG 5000 high-speed internet unit for the business aviation market. The lightweight, “affordable” system delivers high-speed internet service via the Aircell network and was designed specifically for aircraft operators that do not require the integrated voice, narrowband data and network neutral capabilities ...Read More

Emirates Airline has ruled out ordering the BoeingÂ 747-8I passenger variant as it focuses on building its fleet of AirbusÂ A380s. However, it is “very keen” to hear Boeing’s plans to develop the 777. “With the A380 as it is today, and as popular as it is today, why would you ...Read More

The AssociationÂ of European Airlines (AEA) is rejecting claims by pilot unions that proposed flight time limitation rules are unsafe. Flight deck crew from the InternationalÂ Federation of Airline Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA), the EuropeanÂ Cockpit Association and members of the EuropeanÂ Transport Workers Federation protested earlier this week against current and proposed rules, ...Read More

Yesterday, pilots across Europe protested over excessive flying times, which they claimed were putting passengers at risk. The British Airline Pilots’ Association blamed new EU rules about flying hours for leaving their members “too tired to fly”. Here, one British pilot, who asked to remain anonymous, explains the impact ...Read More

Tiredness and loss of concentration can be extremely dangerous mid-flight, reveals one pilot. Yesterday, pilots across Europe protested over excessive flying times, which they claimed were putting passengers at risk. The British Airline Pilots’ Association blamed new EU rules about flying hours for leaving their members “too tired to ...Read More